Oklahoma SB508 extends whistleblower protections to support employees in schools, aligning them with those of teachers.
Oklahoma SB508 amends the state's whistleblower protections to include support employees in schools, ensuring they can disclose public information or report violations without fear of disciplinary action. This bill mandates that school districts prominently display these protections where teachers and support employees can see them. It emphasizes that these protections do not override students' or parents' rights to confidentiality under FERPA. The act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, due to its declaration of emergency status.
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